Local group met, theme being NY State and Canadian wines. Fred hosted, put out salmon spread, hummus, and tapenade; later he grilled sausage and chick en
2017 Salmon Run (Dr. K. Frank) Rose (Finger Lakes) Soft, edge of sweetness, red fruits. B-/C+Rest were blind
2017 One Woman Rose (North Fork) A bit crisper than the FL rose (would have guessed other way around), herby . B-2016 One Woman Gruner Veltliner (North Fork) Moderate acids, pear and citrus, not very Gruner ish but tasty. B
2015 Norman Hardy Chardonnay (Niagara ) Buttery oak, vanilla, modest acids, big but short. I though NF Chard C+2015 Duck Walk Pinot Grigio (Hamptons) A wine to make you appreciate Sta. Marg. Low acid, sweet, short. C+
2014 Eminence Road “Elizabeth’s Vineyard” Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes) Mine, had some time in decanter. Raspberry green tobacco and herbs, balance d and fun. B+2015 Hearts and Hands Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes) Fresh, crisp cherry, some herbs. B+/B
2014 Onabay Cabernet Franc (North Fork) Light, acids a little disjointed, but some nice cranberry fruit. B-2015 Eminence Road “Elizabeth’s Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes) Soft cassis, some herb. I guessed NF Merlot B/B-
There was a terrible Merlot, but I didn’t write down name. Somehow I thought someone said it was Pinot Project, but that makes no sense.
Fun night, though I would have preferred if there wasn’t a downpour during walk home
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a p arty where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivi ty, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.